Just got back from a N.M. Oryx hunt and thought I'd provide a few thoughts for anyone else who might do an oryx hunt. First, they are absolutely stunning animals. They look like they belong in the country. Next, I think it is imperative to study their anatomy before the hunt. I had read about where to shoot make a killing shot, but after seeing diagrams and the animal I got it was very evident how different they are from what we are used to in North America. Their vitals are low and tucked much more forward than one would expect. They are incredibly tough animals. I hit mine with a .338 Win. Mag. 225 gr. Accubond at 89 yds. and even though it pretty much destroyed the lungs, it still ran about 100 yds. I was doing a broken horn hunt and this one is a double broken horn bull they estimated live weight at 450 lbs. A young former Marine was also hunting the same time. He hit one high (probably above the spine because the spine runs so low) and it was not found. Likely survived the hit. Lastly, they have an impressively large heart which is probably
why they can run forever it seems. Anyway, already looking forward to hunting them again next year! 
why they can run forever it seems. Anyway, already looking forward to hunting them again next year! 
